Set-up:
- 7v7 pitch (full length of astro)
- Two teams bibbed up
Description:
- Each team plays a normal match, but they have to play like their assigned team, Barcelona or Bayern Munich
- Barca's conditions: must play keep the ball until the time is right, finding their assigned "Messi" (can be kept secret) unlocks their ability to score
- Bayern's conditions: every player must touch the ball before Bayern can score, including their keeper
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